What Kettering PD pays
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$110,198
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Rank 1 of 4 Dayton Area departments with published starting pay. Compare all
Open jobs at Kettering PD
Patrol Officer - Lateral
Kettering Government Center, OHCloses Dec 31, 2026$81,598starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Academy paid by departmentYes
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termspossess a current Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (O.P.O.T.C.) peace officer certificate or equivalent peace officer certification in candidate's current state of residency within the past 3 years, at time of appointment
- Lateral experience required2 years
- Schedule10-Hour Patrol Shifts
- PensionOhio Police and Fire Pension Plan
- Tattoo policyRelaxed Beard and Tattoo Policy
How Kettering PD compares nearby
All 45 Dayton Area agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Kettering | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering PD | Hiring | $81,598 | — | None | |
| Sugarcreek Township PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Dayton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Montgomery County Sheriff | Hiring | $69,430 | −$12,168 | None | |
| West Carrollton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Beavercreek PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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